Rafal Ladysz's Sportswriter Profile

Rafal Ladysz joined July 2008

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About Rafal »

My name is Rafal Ladysz and I'm a journalism student at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario. I've always liked writing about sports of any sort and this will serve me good for the future. Hockey, soccer and tennis are what I enjoy writing about most.

I'm a huge Buffalo Sabres fan, and the amount of heartbreaks this city has experienced is just unreal. Ilya Kovalchuk and Marian Gaborik are my two favourite players. I've had a number of NHL articles published on CBS sports and FOX sports.

I'm Polish, and our soccer squad has been through quite a few disappointments of their own. In the end, I hope to become a sportswriter but it will be challenging.

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Martin Havlat Leads by Example in Chicago

04/17/2009

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Sidney Crosby Matures as a Player and Captain

04/02/2009

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Tennis Players Who Changed the Game: Anna Kournikova

03/29/2009

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Andrei Arshavin: Born To Be a Gunner

03/28/2009

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Brandon K. said...

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Hey Rafal,

Where you been man!
Thought you'd might wanna weigh in on this.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/184552-buffalo-sabres-off-season-part-1-unrestricted-restriced-free-agents

184 days ago

Marc-Andrew Bezbatchenko said...

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hey Rafal, im new here..but check out my first article, and drop some opinion on it!!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/178474-sabres-need-big-offseason

192 days ago

Derek Harmsworth said...

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Hey Rafal,

Just thought I would check in with you to let you know about some new alignment to the NHL Community Leaders.

As you know, Alan Bass, Bryan Thiel, and myself are the current Co-Community Leaders of the NHL section of this page. In order to make things a little easier for everyone, and to allow more focus on specific areas, the three of us have had our duties divided, along with Ken Armer.

Although we are still free to peruse every part of the NHL section, and are of course free to help anyone that needs it, my new designated Community Leader area is the Northeast division, which of course includes your Buffalo Sabres.

Basically it doesn't really change anything on your end. If you do have any questions or whatever, I will be your guy to go to. Of course if you feel more comfortable talking to Alan, Bryan, or Ken, by all means don't hesitate.

Anyways, I thought I would send you a little note to let you know about the new alignments of the CL's. As the guy who oversees the Northeast Division, I look forward to working with you in the future.

Keep up the good work.

--Derek

193 days ago

Andrew Cahill said...

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A Story From A True Patriots Fan...check this one out...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/164812-a-story-from-a-true-patriots-fan

210 days ago

Patrick Cwiklinski said...

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Hey I wrote an article on the current state of NHL writers on Bleacher Report and I think it's an important read to members of the community. Take a look when you get a chance. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/163424-the-nhl-bleacher-reports-second-rate-citizens

212 days ago

SportsScribes .Net said...

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SportsScribes.net is giving out $100 to the best sports article on June 15th.

SportsScribes community is growing fast, and you would be a great addition to sportsscribes.

http://sportsscribes.net

217 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Rafal-
My latest article is a bit personal- seeing Wrigley Field through new eyes. Check it out when you have a chance. Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/159639-the-story-of-a-smile-at-wrigley-field

220 days ago

Goutham Babu said...

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Pls read my latest article(Humor) and say what you fell:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/152876-funniest-quotes-ever-made-by-soccer-playersits-really-funny

232 days ago

Goutham Babu said...

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Hello bro..pls read my latest article and say what you feel about it..
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/147369-which-is-the-best-league-in-europe-serie-a-la-liga-or-premier-league

241 days ago

Eric Naughton said...

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I thought you might be interested in reading this. I'm pre-empting the NHL's announcement, scheduled for sometime next week.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/142800-press-release-nhl-to-air-new-reality-show

Thanks!

250 days ago

Andrew Cahill said...

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Can you check this out? It means a lot to me.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/140660-confessions-of-a-boston-sports-fan

254 days ago

John Louie Ramos said...

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Rafal,

I would love it if you checked out my latest article, I hope that it gives us all the much needed inspiration.

"The cradles of eminence part2, the triumph of the human spirit"

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/136570-the-cradles-of-eminence-in-sports-part2-the-triumph-of-the-human-spirit

enjoy,
Louie

262 days ago

Gracie Leavitt said...

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My apologies, Rafal. As a staff editor with B/R and an intern trainer, I must review all articles for B/R style. As I have explained in the past, it is always within your right to revert my changes, and I encourage you to do this. However, it really is impossible for me to remember the specific requests of the many writers whose work I edit every day.

Again, I am very sorry for this confusion and any frustration I have caused.

Best,
Gracie

268 days ago

Ron Van Lew said...

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Rafal,

I would love to help you out on photography. Send me an email at the address on my website.
take care
Ron

276 days ago

Ken Armer said...

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Hey Rafal,

I was wondering if I could maybe get you to do an article on what the Sabres must do going forward to remain the the playoff picture. With you being the Buffalo Sabres CL I was really wanting your opinion.

Thanks, and keep up the great work!

280 days ago

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Top 25 Tennis Beauties

Received 25,000 Reads • September 26, 2008
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The Top 10 Disappointments of the 2007-…

Received 10,000 Reads • July 24, 2008
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Crosby and Malkin Leading the NHL, Nick…

Received 2,000 Reads • November 30, 2008
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Pavol Demitra Back In Town, Buffalo Sab…

Received 2,000 Reads • November 23, 2008
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Atlanta Thrashers Turn It Around, Nickl…

Received 2,000 Reads • November 09, 2008
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Jarome Iginla Heats Up, Atlanta Thrashe…

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Received 2,000 Reads • October 05, 2008
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NHL Trade Deadline Winners and Losers

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Mike Richards Hot, New York Rangers Not

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Phil Kessel Firing Away, Sean Avery Cou…

Received 1,000 Reads • December 07, 2008
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World Cup 2010 Qualifying Matches Continue

Received 1,000 Reads • October 10, 2008

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